"twitten" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: twittens [plural]
Rhymes: -ɪtən Etymology: Corruption of betwixt and between. Alternatively: derived from Low German "twiete" (alley) Etymology templates: {{m|en|betwixt}} betwixt, {{m|en|between}} between Head templates: {{en-noun}} twitten (plural twittens)
  1. (Sussex) a narrow path between two walls or hedges, especially on hills. For example, small alleyways leading between two buildings to courtyards, streets, or open areas behind. Categories (topical): Roads Synonyms: alley, twitchel, twister (english: pre Sussex dialect)

Inflected forms

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